Laser Safety

Gocator sensors contain semiconductor lasers that emit visible or invisible light and are designated as Class 2, 2M, Class 3R, or Class 3B, depending on the laser option. For more information on the laser classes used in these sensors, Laser Classes.

To understand sensor part numbers, which contain information on laser class and color, among other things, see Sensor Part Numbers.

Gocator sensors are referred to as components, indicating that they are sold only to qualified customers for incorporation into their own equipment. These sensors do not incorporate safety items that the customer may be required to provide in their own equipment (e.g., remote interlocks, key control; refer to the references below for detailed information). As such, these sensors do not fully comply with the standards relating to laser products specified in IEC 60825-1 and FDA CFR Title 21 Part 1040.

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

References

  1. International standard IEC 60825-1 (2001-08) consolidated edition, Safety of laser products – Part 1: Equipment classification, requirements and user's guide.
  2. Technical report 60825-10, Safety of laser products – Part 10. Application guidelines and explanatory notes to IEC 60825-1.
  3. Laser Notice No. 50, FDA and CDRH (https://www.fda.gov/Radiation-EmittingProducts/ElectronicProductRadiationControlProgram/default.htm)